This event is open to a small group of students; places are filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex with 19 museums, nine research centers, the National Zoo, and research activities in more than 90 countries. Ms. Brown is responsible for defining the Smithsonian’s education program. Her focus is the Institution-wide plan for educational initiatives, assessment strategies and funding for students in the K-12 range. She also oversees two of the Smithsonian’s educational organizations—the National Science Resources Center and the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies—and coordinates 32 education-based offices in museums and science centers. Read more about Ms. Brown.

This is a unique program that brings back graduates who have excelled in their field of work to meet with students in an intimate setting over lunch or dinner. The graduates discuss their career paths and achievements since Law School, imparting practical advice along the way, and respond to questions from students.